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Cheap flights from Penang to Shanghai, China from RM 454

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SHA
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Penang Intl to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Penang to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 August 2026.

Sat 22/813:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Wed 26/820:50 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 8/8RM 1,140
Sun 11/1000:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Wed 28/1001:35 -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 10/8RM 1,144
Tue 29/918:50 -
1 stop18h 00m
Fri 2/1011:40 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 9/8RM 1,149
Mon 21/919:05 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 28/913:50 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 7/8RM 1,153
Sat 21/1119:15 -
1 stop13h 35m
Thu 26/1118:10 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 7/8RM 1,157
Mon 28/900:05 -
1 stop10h 15m
Fri 2/1021:45 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 9/8RM 1,161
Sat 14/1114:30 -
1 stop9h 50m
Wed 18/1101:35 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 6/8RM 1,161
Fri 30/1019:40 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 6/1107:10 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 7/8RM 1,169
Sun 8/1113:25 -
1 stop23h 00m
Thu 12/1116:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 10/8RM 1,173
Tue 25/819:05 -
1 stop16h 15m
Mon 31/810:50 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 9/8RM 1,181
Fri 9/1019:05 -
1 stop25h 25m
Mon 12/1001:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 10/8RM 1,181
Wed 4/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sun 8/1109:05 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 6/8RM 1,185

Find flight deals from Penang to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,140

One-way from

RM 454

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 1,459
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 22/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Penang to Shanghai
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Penang to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (RM 284 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (RM 51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Mon 21/9

19:05-15:25

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-22:55

1 stop9h 05m

RM 1,153

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Sat 14/11

13:25-22:10

1 stop8h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

17:40-12:25

1 stop18h 45m

RM 1,173

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Fri 30/10

13:25-16:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/11

20:40-12:25

1 stop15h 45m

RM 1,230

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Tue 3/11

13:25-16:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

20:40-12:25

1 stop15h 45m

RM 1,304

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Wed 25/11

19:40-08:50

1 stop13h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/12

14:10-18:30

1 stop28h 20m

RM 1,316

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Sat 12/9

09:50-21:50

2 stops12h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

08:50-21:00

1 stop12h 10m

RM 1,386

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Sun 4/10

00:05-10:20

1 stop10h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

11:50-22:55

1 stop11h 05m

RM 1,398

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PENSHA

Penang Intl

Mon 7/9

09:50-22:40

2 stops12h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

21:55-17:50

1 stop19h 55m

RM 1,406
Fastest return journey

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Sun 6/9

00:05-05:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

17:30-23:00

Nonstop5h 30m

RM 1,447

PenangShanghai

PEN Penang Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PENPVG

Penang Intl

Thu 1/10

08:30-13:40

Nonstop5h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

01:50-07:30

Nonstop5h 40m

RM 1,447

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Best time to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 1,128). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Penang to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Penang to Shanghai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Penang to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Penang to Shanghai flights typically cost between RM 1,169 and RM 1,655 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 1,140 on Shenzhen Airlines (22 Aug–26 Aug).

How often are flights from Penang to Shanghai delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Penang and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Penang to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Penang to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from Penang to Shanghai is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 11 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Penang to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
173 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.3
Good
173 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
173 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
173 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Penang to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    Located just 14.5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Shanghai from Penang. Booking flights from Penang Intl (PEN) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 13 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Penang to Shanghai?

    For as low as RM 1,447, China Southern can have you in Shanghai from Penang in 5h 20m. There are 3645 km between Penang and Shanghai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at RM 771. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spring Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at RM 803 and RM 812, respectively. China Southern is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spring Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 407. Users have also found prices from RM 520 and RM 529 on XiamenAir and China Southern, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 1,128). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Penang to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapestRM 582AverageRM 1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China SouthernCheapestRM 771AverageRM 1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spring AirlinesCheapestRM 803AverageRM 1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapestRM 812AverageRM 1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestRM 865AverageRM 1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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ScootCheapestRM 924AverageRM 1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 978AverageRM 1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapestRM 1,052AverageRM 1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Shanghai AirlinesCheapestRM 1,055AverageRM 1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 1,094AverageRM 1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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